There are a variety of specific apps/software programs to help families develop their children’s skills at home. Evening, weekend, and extended school breaks provide ideal times for children who may already be engaged with technology to work on these skills on a home computer or mobile device. We provide some suggestions below:
Apps that Extend Numeracy Skills
Name of the App/Software
Key Features
Cost
Website
Dragon Box Algebra 5+
Teaches children the foundations of algebra/algebraic reasoning.
Free app for families to provide literacy ideas. The app allows you to choose a category and quickly find a literacy activity to go with it. If you are grocery shopping, you can find ideas on ways to extend literacy at the grocery store with children.
Apps that Extend Numeracy Skills
Apps that Extend Literacy Skills
ages 5+
ages 2 to 8
pre-K to 2nd grade
ages 0 to 5